?I Would Worry?: Olympic Gymnast Breaks Silence on Suni Lee?s Comeback Amid Ongoing Kidney Issues

The U.S. Classic saw a series of power-packed performances from gymnasts in every event. But among them, one talented athlete stood out and captured the hearts of many. She was none other than the 2020 all-around Olympic champion Sunisa ?Suni? Lee. Suni Lee recently made a challenging comeback after a health issue forced her to take a break from the sport. Fellow gymnast Laurie Hernandez sat down with NBC Sports to discuss Lee?s impressive performance at the Classic.

Suni Lee displayed an inspiring routine on the vault and the beam event. The magnificent athlete ended her collegiate career in anticipation of exactly this moment. She was very emotional after her routine, showcasing the significant obstacles she had to overcome to get to this point. Hernandez broke down Lee’s routine and spoke about the importance of this comeback.

Laurie Hernandez breaks down Suni Lee’s gymnastic comeback

Laurie Hernandez has won two Olympic gold medals and knows quite well the expectations that come with being a top gymnast. She could relate to all of the athletes competing at the U.S. Classic for a berth in the American Olympics team. But she was particularly impressed by Suni Lee?s performance in the wake of her kidney problems. Speaking about Lee, she commended the Hmong athlete for her ?perseverance?. Hernandez noted that Suni Lee had to abandon her thriving college career at Auburn University because of serious health problems.

During the interview, which was uploaded on the NBC Sports YouTube channel, Hernandez mentioned Suni Lee’s deepest thoughts saying, “She was questioning, can I come back and can I come back as strong as I was?”?

She emphasized that every athlete must give their body the break it deserves as Lee did. But Hernandez also added that it is a “really scary” thought for any athlete, herself included, to have to step away from their sport due to health issues. Hernandez said that Lee was “really proud of herself,” and it was evident in her demeanor. The 20-year-old Hmong American has also spoken about the importance of this victory in her gymnastics career.

Suni Lee achieves glory at the U.S. Classic

Suni Lee has three Olympic medals to her name, but the 2024 Paris Olympics is more special to her. She wanted to qualify for the Olympics to prove to herself and others that her kidney problems had not slowed her down. Therefore, after she scored 13.5 on the vault and 14.5 on the beam, Lee broke down into tears. In her exclusive interview with People, Suni Lee said, “This comeback was so much more than my return to elite gymnastics”.

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Lee has now become the beacon of hope for all those athletes who are battling against adversities of their own. With her amazing performance at the U.S. Classic, she has shown that determination and resilience can overcome any obstacle.

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